Crown Prince Haakon performed the solemn opening of the 165th Storting in Oslo on Friday, 2 October 2020.
Crown Prince Haakon Opens The 165th Storting
Henry VII (1485-1509): The Businessman King
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
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George II of Great Britain (1727-1760)
George II was the last British monarch to lead troops into battle, whilst many great social and political changes occurred during his reign.
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Charles II Hides In Oak Tree To Escape Oliver Cromwell’s Army
Charles II was forced to hide in an oak tree at Boscobel on 6 September 1651, following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
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Grattis! Crown Princess Victoria Celebrates 40th Birthday
Stockholm was in a celebratory mood to celebrate their Crown Princess’s 40th birthday on 14 July 2017 with festivities taking place across the nation for two days. While 14 July is mostly known as Bastille Day, especially in France, it is celebrated as Victoria Day (Victoriadagen) in Sweden, in honour of the Crown Princess’ birthday.…
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Podcast: Norwegian Literature Ambassador, State Opening of Parliament & Koningsdag
A forthcoming Coronation later this year, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's new role, Emperor Akihito's abdication news, State Opening of Parliament in Britain, and Koningsdag (King’s Day). Thai Coronation King Maha Vajiralongkorn's forthcoming coronation will take place later this year. Watch this space for more details ... Norwegian Literature Ambassador Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who has organised the…
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The Duke and Duchess of York’s 1927 Australian Visit
The Australian Government invited the Duke and Duchess of York for the opening of Parliament House, Canberra, as part of a gruelling and exhausting tour.
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Podcast: Royal Baby, New Thai King & Prince Harry’s Visit Continues
A royal stuff-up at Windsor Castle, royal baby news, new Thai King proclaimed, Prince Harry's Caribbean visit continues, including technical difficulties.
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Podcast: Scottish Parliament, Crown Princess Mary Vogue Cover Girl & Prince George’s Big Day Out
Queen Elizabeth addresses Scottish Parliament, Canada's invitation, Denmark's Crown Prince Couple on Vogue Australia's cover, William and Kate take Prince George to an air show and Prince Harry urges people to be tested for HIV/Aids.
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Podcast: Bacton Altar Cloth, Heads Together, Norway’s National Day & Queen’s 90th Birthday
An exciting discovery dating back to Queen Elizabeth I's reign, Heads Together launch, King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck thanks medical team, Norway's Constitutional Day celebrations and 90th Birthday Celebrations fit for a Queen. Bacton Altar Cloth Find out about this very exciting discovery from Historic Royal Palaces about the history behind the altar cloth, dating back…
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